11 Questions Parents of MLL Students Should Ask

  1. What kind of services and programs does the school have to help my child learn English and all the other subjects he/she is studying?

  2. How well is my child learning English and do you have an educational plan for him/her?

  3. What activities do you use in class to encourage him to practice his English with his/her peers?

  4. Will my child’s progress reports and other communication items be available in Spanish? Will we go over his/her academic as well as social development progress during our parent-teacher conferences?

  5. How can I request special accommodations, such as extended time during high-stakes assessments, for my MLL student?

  6. How long do you think it will take my child to transition to a mainstream classroom?

  7. Will my child be on track to graduate from high school and apply to college? If not, what else does he/she need to do to graduate?

  8. How are you helping my child prepare for courses that determine if he/she will earn a high school diploma?

  9. How many exams will my child take this year and what will they be used for? How do I request copies of my child’s exam results in Spanish?

  10. How can I support my child’s learning English at home?

  11. What flexible volunteer opportunities do you have for parents to get involved in this school?